Government of Canada release:
Health Canada, in conjunction with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. (DCT), has announced a recall of Daikin, Amana, and Goodman-branded heat pumps. This recall is due to a risk of excessive heat exposure caused by power interruptions.
The recall applies to the following heat pump models:
Daikin:
Goodman:
Amana:
A power interruption can result in the heat pumps providing heat when power resumes, even if the thermostat is set to cooling mode. This malfunction poses a risk of excessive heat exposure. To date, no incidents of overheating or injuries have been reported in Canada or the United States.
If your unit has not received the corrective update and you do not need air conditioning immediately, turn off and stop using the recalled product. Consumers should contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. for more information. Units connected to WiFi can receive a remote software update. Those without WiFi should register for the recall at Goodman MFG to receive update instructions.
For further details, consumers can reach out to Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.:
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the redistribution, sale, or gifting of recalled products in Canada.
Consumers are encouraged to report any health or safety incidents related to this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic via the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Published by: Health Canada
Identification number: RA-75581